Biography

Mr. Hansen has more than 35 years’ experience managing businesses in multiple industries in both North America and Europe. In addition to managing for growth he has also been principally involved in a variety of transaction types, including acquisitions, de-mergers and exits in both the public and private markets. He has been a principal at HCI, LLC since 2011, providing advisory services to mid-sized businesses with an emphasis on management, strategy and investment. Mr. Hansen served as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Enterprise Center in Johnson County, a non-profit venture development organization that provides education, connections to capital, mentoring and office space to Kansas City entrepreneurs, from June 2013 to February 2020. Mr. Hansen has also served as a manager and internal consultant for Murfin Drilling, an oil and gas production company, since November 2013. Prior to his roles with the Enterprise Center in Johnson County and Murfin Drilling, Mr. Hansen was Executive Vice President at Thorn EMI, PLC. Additionally, Mr. Hansen has served as the CEO or Managing Director for four private companies. Mr. Hansen is a graduate of the University of Maine and holds a certificate in Management from Columbia University. He serves as a board member for the Enterprise Center in Johnson County and Matrix Measuring Systems.